Potential Car Purchase- Need Input

Discussion in 'Detailing Bliss Lounge' started by GDAL, Mar 1, 2013.

  1. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    I appreciate everyone's input in the matter. I'll keep you guys posted.
     
  2. Pureshine

    Pureshine DB Pro Supporter

    Please don't buy a Camry they are so boring :(
     
  3. Meticulous-Detail

    Meticulous-Detail DB Forum Supporter

  4. Heck

    Heck Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    American produced product has to go to Ford. They are turbocharging and getting fuel mileage. And yes for you Prius Green lovers they have hybrid models.......

    Performance and fuel economy are not is the same sentence, if you want tire shredding HP and fun to drive it cost.
    If you chasing MPG then the vehicle will be boring as some on the broad describe. I wonder why the Camry has been America's best selling car for 10 years in a row?
     
  5. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Trust me that's the last one on my list. I've been meaning to call you about VW.

    Wouldn't mind having one at all, but my budget is 15-17k.

    I'm fully aware of that, but I'm looking for something that's is fun to drive, but not necessarily a HP monster. To be honest with you, I would absolutely love a FOCUS ST, but I can't afford it. There are a few 4cyl vehicles that are nimble without having massive HP. I love Japanese 4 bangers ... easy to fix and maintain. I'm didn't mean to confuse everyone when I said I wanted some fun to drive. I should have said something fun to drive when commuting. Thanks for the feedback and I agree with you ... Ford is the brand to buy. And this is coming from an ex-GM employee.
     
  6. Jumbo Jet

    Jumbo Jet Jedi Nuba

    We have an Acura TSX and love it. We have 90k miles on it, bought it new and the only problem we've had was an a/c blower motor that I had to replace two months ago. Cost $60 and I swapped it out myself. Other than tires and oil changes, its been a perfect car.
     
  7. Pureshine

    Pureshine DB Pro Supporter

    Ya give me call I'm around all weekend and next week.
     
  8. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

  9. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    I will ... thanks again!

    you got jokes Karl.
     
  10. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

  11. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

  12. HeavyD

    HeavyD DB Forum Supporter

    My wife has the 2012 Passat. She is a superstar driver,cant get her out of it. Loves the car. 58K on it already, Her job is only 2.3 miles from our house!! Oil change after oil change and is on second set of tires, Other than than no issues, Great car!!
     
  13. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    Not gonna lie, I like them. alternative to some of the other gas sipping garbage out there.
     
  14. Meticulous-Detail

    Meticulous-Detail DB Forum Supporter

    06-07 Mazdaspeed 6 - had an 06 and loved it, might be hard to find.

    Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 T or Legacy GT 3.0 R Limited
     
  15. cnut

    cnut DB Forum Supporter

    Legacys are nice. I forgot about Subies.
     
  16. RaskyR1

    RaskyR1 Jedi Nuba

    I'll just throw this one out there as my brother just bought one a coupe weeks ago.

    2012 Impala LT with only 11,000 miles for $14,000

    100,000 mile powertrain warranty, 300hp, 30mpg on the highway!

    Not the best looking cars and they are very basic inside but they are fairly reliable, cheap to work on, and you're pretty much getting a band new car with under 20,000 miles. Most of them a fleet returns so look at a lot of them and find one in good shape.
     
  17. Meticulous-Detail

    Meticulous-Detail DB Forum Supporter

    Impala SS is also a decent car.
     
  18. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Well guys ... I finally got a vehicle. I just purchased a 2009 Jetta GLI with the Autobahn Pkg in Candy White. I'll take pics later. Thanks everyone for their help. Especially pureshine (Todd) and kilo_6_one (Karl). I guess I'm a VAG guy now.
     
  19. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Nice Gianni. Welcome to the world of unbelievable mileage. They can be quirky and you either love em or hate em. I love em!
     
  20. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    I'm loving it right now. Me and the wifey have owned 7 accords and I am just tired of seeing them everywhere. I keep up with the maintenance and love to work on my vehicles, so I think I'll be ok. I also bought a long extended warranty to make sure. Can't mod it right now, but maybe in the near future.
     

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